Portafolios (en. Briefcase)

/porta'fo.ljos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An object used to carry loose sheets or documents.
The designer's portfolio is filled with her best works.
El portafolios del diseñador está lleno de sus mejores trabajos.
In the financial realm, a collection of investments of a person or entity.
The stock portfolio should be diversified to minimize risks.
El portafolios de acciones debe diversificarse para minimizar riesgos.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'porta' (to carry) and 'folios' (sheets).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Investment portfolios
A collection of financial assets of an investor.
portafolios de inversión
Not to have a portfolio
Not having a collection or set of available options.
no tener un portafolios

Related Words

Document
A written text containing information.
documento
Investment
Allocation of resources to obtain profits.
inversión
Folder
An object where papers are kept.
carpeta

Slang Meanings

An artist's or designer's portfolio.
His portfolio is full of stunning designs.
Su portafolios está lleno de diseños impresionantes.
A collection of works or projects.
The portfolio he presented was very comprehensive.
El portafolios que presentó fue muy completo.